GRE Word List

FRISK

to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets

The meaning of the word frisk is to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets.

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